Meerkats Report - By Neesha

Meerkats- By Neesha

What they look like - Meerkats have grey and yellow fur. They have very sharp claws. Meerkats have dark brown stripes on their back and they are very skinny. Meerkats can grow about 30cm / 12 inches.

Where they live - Meerkats live in the Kalahari Desert. Meerkats usually live in places where there is a lot of sandy soil, where they can dig underground burrows.

What they eat - Meerkats are omnivores, that means that they eat animals and plants. They mostly eat insects, rodents, fruits, birds, eggs, lizards, and even poisonous scorpions .

Facts:

•  Did you know that meerkats babysit other meerkats pups?
•  Do you know that meerkats can live from 12 - 14 years old .

Meerkats- By Neesha